Therkunam Gram Panchayat, Vanur
Therkunam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Vanur Panchayat Union and Viluppuram District Panchayat. Therkunam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Murukkam and Terkunam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Therkunam Gram Panchayat
Therkunam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Murukkam |
| 2 | Terkunam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Therkunam Gram Panchayat
Therkunam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Therkunam Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Vanur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Therkunam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Viluppuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Therkunam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Therkunam Gram Panchayat
Where is Therkunam Gram Panchayat located?
Therkunam Gram Panchayat is located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Vanur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Therkunam Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Therkunam Gram Panchayat: Murukkam and Terkunam.
Which Panchayat Union does Therkunam Gram Panchayat come under?
Therkunam Gram Panchayat comes under Vanur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Viluppuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Therkunam Gram Panchayat come under?
Viluppuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Therkunam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Therkunam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Vanur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Viluppuram District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Therkunam Gram Panchayat?
Therkunam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Therkunam Gram Panchayat do?
Therkunam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.